Parting Shot
by
James N. Muir
Height: 9 inches
Width: 5 1/2 inches
Depth: 4 1/2 inches
Edition Numbers: 19/25
Medium: Bronze – 1980
The first piece to be done by James N. Muir, depicts a cavalry officer cocking his M1860 Colt .44 cal. pistol for a final, well-aimed shot. Men learned quickly to flip the pistol up when cocking to prevent the spent cap from becoming jammed in the action.